Alternative Dispute Resolution
Jan. 15, 2013
Mediation in a corrupted system: a note from abroad
I spent two weeks delivering mediation training in three cities in Ecuador. What I learned about the systemic differences between our judicial systems would fill a space larger than this article provides. By Alexander Polsky
A client requested a private mediator to contact his employer, a national corporation, and set up a meeting to discuss a serious complaint. Following protocol, a letter was sent - an invitation to mediate on a set date and time. The client was present and, happily, corporate counsel also showed up - this is not always the case.
A joint meeting was conducted where the mediator asked the client to explain his claim, which he did. Co...
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